Authorities in Ocean County say a woman from Barnegat is facing charges in connection to two fires that were set in her home.

44-year-old Lisa Ziobro is facing two counts of aggravated arson and four counts of arson, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer.

At around 7:30 Tuesday evening, first responders were called to a home on Waterfall Lane for a report of a structure fire. A family dog was rescued and unharmed, however, a pet bird perished in the blaze.

Billhimer says an investigation determined that two separate fires had been intentionally set within the structure -- one on a mattress in a bedroom and another on a shower curtain in a bathroom.

Waterfall Lane in Barnegat Township NJ - Photo: Google Maps
Waterfall Lane in Barnegat Township NJ - Photo: Google Maps
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He continued, "further investigation determined that Ziobro - who resided at the residence - was responsible for setting both fires."

Officials did not state why Ziobro allegedly started the fires.

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Ziobro was transported to Barnegat Township Police Headquarters, processed, and then taken to the Ocean County Jail where she remains held pending a detention hearing.

The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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